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PJ06 VZF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,342 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,090 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 20,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 3,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 3,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PJ06 VZF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ06 VZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ06 VZF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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